Welcome to the Scratch Video Update! My name is Eric, also known as “this week visually” on Scratch, and I’m joined by Chanpika, who goes by “Champ 99” on Scratch. We’re thrilled to bring you episode 21, packed with exciting updates and projects from the Scratch community!
In our first segment, we want to spotlight some amazing projects from the Scratch community. A special shout-out goes to the “Scratch in Space” studio. A while back, I invited everyone to create space-themed projects because I was going on a zero-gravity flight, similar to what astronauts experience on the International Space Station. I had the chance to play some of these projects during the flight, including a fun game by Scootering where I had to avoid walls. I’m working on a longer video to showcase these projects, so keep an eye out for it!
Chanpika is excited about a project called “Tokyo Tour” by Ume Curran. It’s a delightful story about two desserts, pudding and cannoli, who go on an adventure in Tokyo. There’s even a part two, and we think there might be more to come in this series!
Next up is our “Things to Try” section, or TTT. There are always new things to explore in the Scratch community. One studio to check out is “Everyone Has a Story,” a collaboration between Cartoon Network and Scratch. The studio encourages you to create a project about your unique story. It’s fascinating to see the different experiences people share, and I recommend exploring this studio!
Chanpika wants to highlight an exciting event coming up: the Hour of Code! This global event is all about introducing people to coding or helping them enhance their skills. There will be plenty of tutorials and activities to get involved in. The Scratch team is participating, and our homepage will feature four activities perfect for beginners or those looking to do more with coding. We hope you’ll join in and create something amazing!
As many newcomers join Scratch during the Hour of Code, we encourage everyone to welcome them and help answer any questions they might have. With so many people visiting the site, there might be some slowdowns, but our developers are working hard to keep everything running smoothly. It’s an exciting time on Scratch with lots to explore!
That’s it for this episode! We’re already planning the next one, which will be even more exciting. Look out for another video update next month. Until then, keep scratching and have fun!
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Imagine you’re on a zero-gravity flight like Eric! Use Scratch to create a space-themed game where you navigate through space, avoiding obstacles. Share your game with your classmates and see who can get the highest score!
Inspired by “Tokyo Tour,” create your own story using Scratch. Choose two characters and send them on an adventure in a city of your choice. Add dialogues, animations, and sound effects to make your story come alive!
Visit the “Everyone Has a Story” studio on Scratch. Watch some projects and then create your own project about a unique experience or story from your life. Share it with your classmates and discuss the different stories you discover.
Join the global Hour of Code event! Choose one of the featured activities on the Scratch homepage and try it out. Work with a partner to complete the activity and help each other if you get stuck. Share what you learned with the class.
As new users join Scratch during the Hour of Code, practice being a helpful community member. Write a friendly message or create a welcoming project to encourage newcomers. Discuss with your classmates how you can make Scratch a positive place for everyone.
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I hope we’re recording. We are recording! Cool! Everyone, welcome to Scratch Video Update. My name is Eric, also known as this week visually on Scratch. My name is Chanpika, also known as Champ 99 on Scratch. We are so happy to have you here for episode 21 of the Scratch Video Update. Sorry it’s been a while, but we have a jam-packed episode for you!
Our first section is the Leavitt section, where we highlight projects that we love in the community. I want to give a shout-out to the Scratch in Space studio. A couple of months ago, I invited the Scratch community to create projects related to space because I was going to go on a zero-gravity flight, which mimics the environment that astronauts experience in the International Space Station. I’m proud to report that I was able to play with a small handful of those projects during the flight. Here’s some footage of me playing a game by Scootering, where I had to avoid the walls. I promise I’m putting together a longer video to highlight the different projects that were played during that zero-gravity flight, so stay tuned for that!
What about you?
I’m really loving a project called “Tokyo Tour” by Ume Curran. It’s the story of a budding relationship between two awesome desserts: pudding and cannoli. Cannoli goes to Tokyo to visit pudding, and they go on an adventure together. There’s actually a part two, so definitely check out that series. We think there might be one more project featuring those two characters!
Next, we have the “Things to Try” section, also known as TTT. There are always a lot of things to try in the Scratch community, especially in the upcoming week. I’ll start by mentioning a studio called “Everyone Has a Story,” which is a collaboration between Cartoon Network and Scratch. The theme of the studio is that we all have unique stories, and this is an opportunity for you to create a project about your own story. I spent some time checking out projects there, and it’s really fun to learn about other people’s experiences. I encourage you to check out that studio!
What about you?
I wanted to share a little bit about next week—it’s a huge week for us: the Hour of Code! The Hour of Code is a global event focused on getting people started with coding or helping them do more with coding. There will be a lot of tutorials and activities shared to help people get involved. The Scratch team is also participating, and you’ll notice our homepage will change to highlight four of our own activities that are great for getting started with coding or doing more. I encourage you to check those out and create a project to share!
Related to this exciting week is a message from the Scratch team: many people will be introduced to coding, which means a lot of newcomers will be joining Scratch. We hope you all will be welcoming to these newcomers. Check out the studios and projects—they might have questions!
Also, when a lot of people come on the site, there might be some slowness or hiccups, but I assure you the developers have been working nonstop to ensure the site runs smoothly. We don’t expect any issues, but our fingers are crossed. It’s an exciting couple of weeks on Scratch with a lot to get involved with!
Speaking of awesome, I think that’s the end of this episode. The next one will be even more exciting! Within the next month, we will have another video update for you—that’s a promise!
In the meantime, scratch on!
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Scratch – A visual programming language that helps beginners learn to code by creating stories, games, and animations. – Example sentence: In computer class, we used Scratch to make a fun animation about a dancing robot.
Coding – The process of writing instructions for a computer to follow, using a programming language. – Example sentence: We spent the afternoon coding a simple game where a cat jumps over obstacles.
Projects – Tasks or assignments that involve creating something new, often using coding skills. – Example sentence: Our teacher assigned us projects to design our own video games using Scratch.
Community – A group of people who share similar interests, often collaborating and sharing ideas online. – Example sentence: The Scratch community is a great place to share your projects and get feedback from other coders.
Tutorials – Step-by-step guides that teach you how to do something, like coding a new game or animation. – Example sentence: I followed online tutorials to learn how to make my character move in Scratch.
Explore – To look around and try new things, often to learn more about a topic or tool. – Example sentence: I love to explore different coding projects to see what other students have created.
Skills – Abilities or expertise that you develop through practice and learning, like coding or problem-solving. – Example sentence: By practicing coding every week, I am improving my skills and can now create more complex games.
Event – An action or occurrence that can be programmed to trigger a response in a computer program. – Example sentence: In my game, pressing the space bar is an event that makes the character jump.
Create – To make something new using your imagination and skills, like a program or digital artwork. – Example sentence: I used my coding skills to create a colorful animation of a butterfly flying across the screen.
Adventure – An exciting experience or activity, often involving exploration and discovery. – Example sentence: We designed a coding adventure game where players explore a mysterious island to find hidden treasures.
